You don't have to starve to be an artist. Build a career doing what you love.In this practical guide book, professional artist Lisa Congdon reveals the many ways you can earn a living by making artthrough illustration, licensing, fine art sales, print sales, teaching, and beyond. Including industry advice from such successful art-world pros as Nikki McClure, Mark Hearld, Paula Scher, and more This art and business book will equip you with the toolsand the confidenceto turn your passion into a profitable business. Chapters on setting actionable goals, diversifying your income, copyrighting your work, promoting with social media, and so much moreA thoughtful gift for young artists, people interesting in making their passion a profession, and art and design school graduates.Lisa Congdon's bestselling books, online classes, and Instagram feed (beloved by 375,000+ fans) have inspired so many people to follow their creative passions. In this book Condon does what she does bestbring bold and colorful flair to smart, creative, down-to-earth advice and inspiration.